Smothered in a pair of shoes all day long, the feet sweat naturally. When this is combined with poor plantar hygiene, hello bad odors! This problem can be troublesome, but is not without solution. Here are some natural tips to get rid of the bad odor of the feet.
The feet are one of the parts richest in sweat glands. Which means that this part of the body transpires a lot, especially when it is locked up in shoes for long hours!
Indeed, wearing shoes throughout the day prevents the feet from breathing. The latter sweat excessively, thus providing a warm and humid environment, ideal for bacteria to proliferate.
But contrary to what many people think, sweating does not smell. It is rather the bacteria that develop on the feet, due to excessive sweating, which cause the bad odor of the feet.
Also note that the bad odors of the feet can be favored by hereditary factors or poor plant hygiene, such as not washing your feet regularly, wearing synthetic socks and shoes, wearing wet shoes ....
It is therefore important to have a good plantar hygiene to prevent this problem. Prefer the socks in natural fibers, ventilate the shoes as often as possible, let the wet shoes dry before putting them on, dry your feet well after each wash and let your feet breathe as much as you can.
However, when the damage is done, other measures will have to be taken. There are variants of anti-odor soles, which help to get rid of bad odors. For more natural alternatives, go for foot baths. Discover below 4 foot baths, very effective to eliminate the bad odors of the feet.
Black tea bags:
The black tea foot bath is one of the most common tricks to get rid of the foul odors of the feet. Thanks to the tannic acid it contains, the black tea makes it possible to fight against the bacteria responsible for bad odors and to tighten the pores which will reduce the sweating.
How to proceed ?
In a saucepan filled with water, boil two tea bags for a few minutes. Then transfer the mixture into a basin of water and add cold water. Immerse your feet in this bath and leave to act for 20 minutes. Be sure to redo this tip every day for best results.
The cider vinegar:
Cider vinegar has powerful antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help eliminate bacteria that cause bad odors in the feet. This ingredient is also a natural astringent that helps balance the pH of the skin.
How to proceed ?
Fill a basin with hot water and add ½ cup of cider vinegar. Mix well, then plunge your feet into it. Make sure, however, that the water is not hot to prevent burning.
Let your feet soak for 15 minutes, then wash them with water.
Epsom salt:
Epsom salt is very effective in relieving painful feet, but also to reduce bad odors. Indeed, this natural ingredient is an astringent which makes it possible to neutralize the odors thanks to the magnesium sulphate that it encloses.
How to proceed ?
In a bowl filled with water, pour ½ cup of Epsom salt. Mix well and soak your feet for 30 minutes.
You can repeat this trick twice a day. The results will surprise you.
Sage and rosemary:
Aromatic plants, used for raising dishes, sage and rosemary also have many virtues! They are particularly effective in removing bad odors from the feet.
Rosemary with anti fungal and antibacterial powers and sage with astringent powers make it possible to fight bacteria and reduce sweating, which helps to reduce bad odors.
How to proceed ?
Infuse two teaspoons of sage and rosemary in a basin of hot water. Wait until the water cools a little, then dip your feet and soak for a good half hour.
This tip, both relaxing and cleansing, will allow you to get rid of stinky feet.